March 2022

When we think of human trafficking, we tend to believe this is happening only in third-world countries, where rampant poverty and political instability create the perfect conditions for this heinous crime. However, as social services and law enforcement personnel can attest, this crime can also happen in a first-world country like the United States. From false promises of well-paying jobs to the lure of romantic relationships, the victim of human trafficking, sex trafficking, or labor trafficking suffers through fear, violence, and exploitation. At Babin Law, our team of experienced attorneys represents the victims of human trafficking in Ohio, and we are ready to listen to your situation to see if we can help. The most…

A slip and fall accident is not a minor incident. Many people in Ohio suffer severe injuries and are left with chronic pain or various disabilities after slipping on wet and slick surfaces. Some of these accidents happen at home, but many others take place on someone else’s property: apartment complexes, stores, driveways, public buildings, etc. In this case, the property owner is responsible for the unsafe condition that led to your slip and fall injuries. Wherever this kind of accident may happen, if you had a legitimate right to be present at the property, the owner or administrator owes you a duty of care. According to premises liability law, this means that the person…

The State of Ohio is one of the most important transportation hubs used by trucking companies. Four of the largest interstate highways cross our state and up to 80% of all truck traffic passes through them. Unfortunately, this also means that there are a lot of truck accidents. Truck driver fatigue is one of the main culprits in a commercial vehicle accident. Unfortunately, these types of motor vehicle accidents can have catastrophic consequences for other car drivers, their passengers, motorcyclists, bicyclists, or pedestrians. Claims for accidents involving commercial trucks are particularly difficult to settle or win in court because the liable party is not only the careless truck driver, but also the truck company. These…

Every day, people lose their lives or are left with severe injuries in motor vehicle crashes on the roads of Ohio. This traumatic event can change the course of accident victims’ lives, as well as have a negative impact on their family’s finances. If you were injured in an automobile accident due to another driver’s negligence, Ohio law gives you the right to file an accident claim and seek compensation. If you’re unsure of how to proceed, you should consider reaching out to a Columbus auto accident lawyer at Babin Law, LLC to analyze your case. Although the law is on your side, you may not be in a position to prepare a personal injury…